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Abnormal Vapor Densities, Minnie Elizabeth Rice Jan 1899

Abnormal Vapor Densities, Minnie Elizabeth Rice

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

This essay questions Italian chemist Avogadro’s hypothesis about vapor densities, ultimately coming to the conclusion that Avogadro’s law is open to objection.


Determination Of Atmospheric Constituents, Ralph Ordway Brooks Jan 1899

Determination Of Atmospheric Constituents, Ralph Ordway Brooks

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

Discusses the elements of the atmosphere and its researchers, including, but not limited to, Black, Priestley, Scheele, Canvendish and Lavoisier.


Acetylene Gas; Its Preparation And Value As An Illuminant, Alfred W. Bosworth Jan 1899

Acetylene Gas; Its Preparation And Value As An Illuminant, Alfred W. Bosworth

Student and Lippitt Prize Essays

This essay briefly discusses the history of Acetylene gas and delves further into its production, uses and value.